Going for a re-tune.... (Round #2) Updated 10/28/13

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Re: Going for a re-tune....

BadgerType said:
thats why i always go to a local shop and have them hit it with a 1/2" impact to loosen it, then i limp home


1000000000000000 times easier
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If you haven't noticed, I love to make things harder on myself when it comes to my car, not because i try, but it just happens lol. Nothing. ever. goes. right.
 
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Re: Going for a re-tune....

thats the same with me, but since i am not a glutton for punshment, i learn to make things easier the SECOND time, lol
 
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Re: Going for a re-tune....

Got the timing all set, alternator, power steering pump installed, turbo mounted (loosely), etc. Just need to tighten the stuff down, check valve clearances, valve cover and fill her up with oil and coolant, and then it's running again! woo! Finally!
 
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Re: Going for a re-tune....

Mine took an acetylene torch to get off the crank bish was cherry red before it moved.
 
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Re: Going for a re-tune....

Yeah it was fun... got it off and retorqued to over 181psi. lol. That SOB is never coming off again lol.

Should finish up Sunday evening and be calling in for a re-tune date ASAP Monday morning!
 
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Well if it's not one thing, its another. Gotta go find a used dizzy, cause one of the prongs snapped off. Also, it started but timing/ignition was off, so gotta reset all the timing and try again lol.... effing a...
 
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Re: Going for a re-tune....

i really need to stop being lazy/poor and buy me an ostrich.......
 
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